Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Lift-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels.
CAUTION: Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage wheel bearings.
3. Unlock axle nut.
4. Remove axle nut using a socket wrench.
5. Remove rear differential assembly.
6. Remove axle nut and drive shaft. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 PLATE
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel when removing rear drive shaft.
Rear Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Insert BJ into rear hub splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel.
2. Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3. Tighten axle nut temporarily.
4. Install rear differential.
5. While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut using a socket wrench.
Tightening torque: 235 Nm (24 kgf-m, 174 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
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Use a new axle nut for rear use only (Olive color).
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Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel
bearings may be damaged.
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Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
6. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Straighten bent claw of larger end of DOJ boot.